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Proud to Participate

Minoa fire officers standing at attention in a line.
Fire Chief Don Grevelding (second from right) led the department in its march in the Minoa Memorial Day Parade. Seen from left are Jeremy DiBello, David Matthes, Jr.,, Deputy Chief Trevor VanAuken, Chief Grevelding, and Junior Firefighter Brayden Maylone. 

Members of the Minoa Volunteer Fire Department marched in the Memorial Day parade in the Village of Minoa on May 27, 2024.

During the ceremony after the parade, Minoa Mayor William F. Brazill laid a wreath of remembrance in front of Village Hall with the assistance of Robert Shaw, a 98-year-old veteran of World War 2.

The significance of Memorial Day prompted our show of  honor and dignity for military personnel who have died in service to the United States. Our presence acknowledged the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers, paralleling the risk and dedication that firefighters themselves commit to their communities.

Minoa’s parade has a long-standing tradition of having the volunteers of the Fire Department participate. This continuity helps to preserve local history and fosters a sense of tradition, connecting current generations with those of the past.

On display in the Village of Minoa this Memorial Day were recollections of the qualities of bravery, dedication, and service. We are glad to have participated to amplify the patriotic spirit of the day — enhancing civic pride among parade-goers and participants alike.

A crowd of onlookers line the street, eagerly awaiting the parade, with American flags and festive attire, at the beginning of the Memorial Day parade
Excited residents lined the parade route
Scouts marched in the parade carrying an American flag; onlookers are in the background.
Scouts walked the parade
Vintage red fire truck in the parade with people aboard, waving to onlookers, American flag in the background.
An early piece of fireman's apparatus glided through
Three members of the Minoa Fire Department carrying an American flag and a flag that says "Minoa Yardbirds" process down the street.
Minoa Fire Department members marched
high school students festively wave blue flags as they parade.
Children in sports uniforms at a parade, walking in the parade, with spectators in the background.
Young Girl Scouts march in the parade and wave the American flag.
Young Girl Scouts participated
Members of the ESM marching band with brass instruments, led by a saxophone player, perform during the parade.
The ESM Marching Band enlivened the day
An ESM high school student, wearing a baseball cap, with face paint under his eyes, plays the tuba in the parade.
Two green Minoa Fire Department fire trucks with ladders, process.
Protective fire apparatus
A group of Minoa Fire Department firefighters marching in uniform during the parade.
Minoa Fire Department members
A smiling firefighter driving a vintage green fire truck, waving.
A Minoa Firefighter drives an antique pumper
Minoa Mayor William Brazill speaking at a podium with a microphone, with the American flag in the background.
Minoa Mayor William Brazill spoke on the meaning of Memorial Day
Firefighters of the Minoa Fire Department in uniform listen at attention to Mayor Brazill's remarks on the significance of Memorial Day.
Minoa Fire Department members listened with rapt attention
Minoa Mayor William Brazill and a veteran of World War 2 along with another veteran lay a commemorative wreath, with observers in the background.
Mayor Brazill and Robert Shaw, a veteran of World War 2, laid a memorial wreath
A crowd of onlookers line the street, eagerly awaiting the parade, with American flags and festive attire, at the beginning of the Memorial Day parade
Scouts marched in the parade carrying an American flag; onlookers are in the background.
Vintage red fire truck in the parade with people aboard, waving to onlookers, American flag in the background.
Three members of the Minoa Fire Department carrying an American flag and a flag that says "Minoa Yardbirds" process down the street.
high school students festively wave blue flags as they parade.
Children in sports uniforms at a parade, walking in the parade, with spectators in the background.
Young Girl Scouts march in the parade and wave the American flag.
Members of the ESM marching band with brass instruments, led by a saxophone player, perform during the parade.
An ESM high school student, wearing a baseball cap, with face paint under his eyes, plays the tuba in the parade.
Two green Minoa Fire Department fire trucks with ladders, process.
A group of Minoa Fire Department firefighters marching in uniform during the parade.
A smiling firefighter driving a vintage green fire truck, waving.
Minoa Mayor William Brazill speaking at a podium with a microphone, with the American flag in the background.
Firefighters of the Minoa Fire Department in uniform listen at attention to Mayor Brazill's remarks on the significance of Memorial Day.
Minoa Mayor William Brazill and a veteran of World War 2 along with another veteran lay a commemorative wreath, with observers in the background.